Orchard’s history

Generation after generation


Les Vergers Lafrance is the story of three generations of apple growers, passionate about their calling. Each sowed the family farmland, located just outside the town of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, with the seeds of hard work and determination. They passed on their love of apple farming from father to son, along with their drive and experience. The family operated orchard is now one of the largest in the region. Today, a new and energetic generation of Lafrances led by the founder's grandson Éric Lafrance, and his wife Julie Hubert, is keeping the family tradition alive, while continuing to infuse the apple growing business with a fresh level of enthusiasm.
Winds of change...

In the past 10+ years, the owners have gradually converted their orchard into a magnificent agro-tourism estate with a delightful countryside touch, where apples are now processed into a sweeping range of fine products. The facilities include a Euro-style Country Store replete with delicious apple products; a Cider House where traditional methods are used to create 15 apple-based alcohol products, including the renowned Domaine Lafrance ice cider; a Coffee House with an outdoor terrace offering a breathtaking view of the grounds; a kitchen redolent with the scent of wonderful dishes prepared the old-fashioned way. Is it any wonder we welcome thousands of visitors each year?

Éric and Julie’s two children are at the very core of a rapidly growing industry. As they grow and embrace firsthand the passion and hard work that go into juggling 12,000 apple trees, thousands of bottles of cider, and 20 varieties of apples, it bodes well for the future of Les Vergers Lafrance.